Second messengers play an important role in
A)moderating agonists.
B)moderating antagonists.
C)helping neurons adjust receptor sensitivity.
D)adjusting sensitivity of the thalamus.

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Second messengers are involved in a variety of signaling pathways within cells, including those involved in receptor sensitivity. They can help to adjust the responsiveness of neurons to different chemical signals. Thus, choice C is the most appropriate answer. The other choices (moderating agonists, moderating antagonists, adjusting sensitivity of the thalamus) do not accurately describe the role of second messengers in signaling pathways.

Second Messengers Play an Important Role in